Deputy Head Teacher

Preston Bridge School is an independent special school for pupils aged 6 – 19, set across two campuses in Paignton, Devon. We are looking to appoint a Deputy Head who has a passion for supporting students who require specialist support to overcome their barriers to learning. 

This exciting opportunity to join our school and group as we continue to grow and develop our innovative approach.

Our creative, individualised approach to learning, is centred around well-being and skills for independence. From the time our students arrive, we assess their individual interests, passions and desires to build a project based curriculum to meet their needs. In so doing, we ensure they are well prepared to achieve their goals and succeed.

We are looking for an inspirational school leader, that can contribute to and uphold ethos and vision of the school.  

Our Deputy Heads play a key role in the implementation and development of our curriculum. Candidates should be able to demonstrate expertise and sound knowledge in curriculum delivery, teaching and learning and statutory requirements. They must also be passionate about achieving great outcomes for our students and support our staff team to achieve these.

Candidates must have:

• have substantial experience in an SEMH /ASC setting
• be able to articulate their understanding of up to date, evidence-based practice relating to SEMH and ASC interventions and how it might underpin a school such as ours
• know how to employ a range of evidence, including performance data, to support, monitor, evaluate and improve aspects of school life, including challenging poor performance
• be able to demonstrate their ability to develop and support staff
• have a successful record of multi-agency working

We understand the importance of building meaningful relationships with pupils and families to nurture growth and development of relational milestones such as, building trust and sharing enjoyment. Care and making connections are at the heart of our ethos and we work hard to ensure that all staff feel cared for too.

We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff. As part of a new and growing group, we will be able to offer significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in order to develop innovative teaching practice.

The well-being of our staff is an important priority; therefore we provide opportunities to ensure we value their hard work and dedication and promote a healthy work-life balance. We are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that our staff can focus on what matters: providing a rich environment in which children and young adults can learn and thrive.

We recognise that our schools all serve their own communities and are unique, but we also insist that our schools follow Spaghetti Bridge ways of working which ensure that there are high expectations and equality of opportunity for all our pupils.

Early application is recommended as we may appoint prior to the closing date.

Please visit our website to learn more about Spaghetti Bridge and Silver Bridge School: https://prestonbridgeschool.co.uk/ & https://spaghettibridge.co.uk

For further information or to arrange a call or visit to the school please contact zoe.payne@prestonbridgeschool.co.uk

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd are committed to Safeguarding therefore, all employees working at this school must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and employment references. We will request references from where you have worked with either children or adults at risk. Please be aware that references will be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools and that online searches will be completed on all shortlisted candidates in line with the provisions of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Spaghetti Bridge undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

As an equal opportunities employer, Spaghetti Bridge is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.